HEAVENLY INCLINED...: HOLY SPIRIT...

Thanksgiving for the LORD's Favor

Psalms 138 (A Psalm of David)
1/ I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.
2/ I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy loving-kindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.
3/ In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
4/ All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth.
5/ Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD.
6/ Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
7/ Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
8/ The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me:
thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands... AMEN!!!

One CANNOT earn GRACE, it is HIS own ESSENCE; a gift, still, IF one claims to be IN HIS GRACE, we ARE to, or, OUGHT to, be reflections of that GRACE! 2 CORINTHIANS 6:1, tells us not to take HIS GRACE in vain! This means, living in LOVE, morality, ethics, virtue, righteousness, and, spiritual improvement, TOWARDS, spiritual maturity, WHILE, visibly BEING as LIGHTS, beaming OF *GOD*, beckoning the world, TO THE LIGHT! Righteousness MEANS, conduct in conformity with *GOD'S* WILL, and, "Be HOLY because I AM HOLY!", therefore, indicating that knowledge, wisdom, and, effort, DO, apply TO the righteous!!! NEVER forget, we were grafted in, and, if we do not bear fruit, as a dead branch, we will be pruned out, just as were, the natural branches!!!

We are not saved by works, instead, works PROVE HIM in us: they identify HIS own...

IF I claim ONENESS with *GOD*, through CHRIST JESUS, I am DEAD TO THE WORLD, THUS, LIVING as HIM, which is, hopefully, witnessed IN, and, THROUGH, my every thought, action, and, reaction; MEANING, I am, THROUGH CONSCIOUS application OF THE WORD, HIS COMMANDS, HIS WILL, REFLECTING righteousness, not, merely, FAITH! I become, the TRULY FRUITFUL branch, of THE VINE, the TRUE member of THE BODY/THE CHURCH, CHRIST JESUS, and, TESTIFY, then, GLORIFY, BOLDLY, BY my thoughts, actions, and, reactions, HIS name, because, HE IS WORTHY, and, IN HIS LOVE, has SHOWN me, how I OUGHT to exist, to which, I eagerly, adapt, and, comply!!!

MATTHEW 5:48...
So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect

1 PETER 1:14-16...
14/ Like obedient children, do not act in compliance with the desires of your former ignorance
15/ but, as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct,
16/ for it is written, "Be holy because I (am) holy."

ROMANS 12:2...
Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.

Conduct, in conformity to *GOD'S* WILL, marks the righteous; it is NOT because of guilt, or, ancient Laws, but, because of LOVE; LOVE for *GOD*, self, then, others! CHRIST JESUS gave us Commandments to live by, of which, the first is to LOVE *GOD*, with all of your mind, heart, and, soul; the second is, to LOVE one another!

LOVE COMPELS us to LIVE IN HIM, through conduct which conforms to *GOD*; in other words, morality, ethics, doing good, and, being good, and, ever striving to improve the spirit! It is about REFLECTING THE TRUTH, for ALL to bear witness to, FOR, and, TO HIS GLORY, RADIANTLY SHINING OF HIS POWER, GRACE, and, MERCIES!!!

It IS ALL ABOUT LOVE, baby, all about LOVE!!!

MATTHEW 4: 17...From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

JOHN 14:15..."If you love me, you will keep my commandments.

NOTE: I do not intend to preach, rather to reach; to stir up, awaken, to inspire, and, bring forth, in discussion, that which is, perhaps, dormantly existing in the heart of hearts, thus, little, or, no, sugar coatings, just THE WORD of *GOD*, the TRUTH, along with some of my thoughts. And truth is, I am reminding myself always, as I practice these reminders, in the best of my abilities, and capacities, while RELYING on THE LORD to lead me on that narrow PATH---> MATTHEW 7: 14: "For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it... TO *GOD* BE ALL GLORY...

HOLY SPIRIT...

As favourite muzik speaks to our depths, so does THE HOLY SPIRIT, perhaps in some, not as noticeable, or obvious, since we are not accustomed to the inner sounds, and movements of THE SPIRIT, yet is immeasurably evident in impact, and benefits! THE HOLY SPIRIT is the sharing, an installation, or gift of infinite gifts of CHRIST, THE LORD *GOD* to HIS people for HIS own purposes, and reasons, and for their advantages! Through THE SPIRIT, PRAYERS to HIM are delivered, even recomposed, reconstructed, that they are more aligned with HIS WILL; THE SPIRIT is like the hand of *GOD*, moving in us, around us, and through us, according to HIS WILL; THE SPIRIT TEACHES us through SUPERNATURAL means, what we NEED to know, understand, embrace, grasp, and utilize, and on it goes! We OUGHT to be attuned to THE HOLY SPIRIT, as much as is feasible, for as much time as is possible, for this IS THE MIGHT OF *GOD* ALIVE IN US!!!

You know, I was Baptized long ago, but I never felt the presence of THE HOLY SPIRIT; I was REALLY freaked, because I had been taught that there should be some Earth moving experience, right then! Then, came a time when THE SPIRIT, more than moved in me, and caused me to take VOWS to *GOD*, to heed HIS Calling, over a decade ago, then in segments, bit by bit, leading me closer to the REALITY of my TRUE self, the spirit! Since then, I am AWARE of THE SPIRIT in me, and I have learned to RELY upon THE SPIRIT to lead me, teach me, reach me, motivate me, activate me, inspire me, assist me, and well, for most things. It is most difficult to describe, still, IS EVER PRESENT, and MORE OBVIOUS than favourite muzik! When THE SPIRIT falls upon you, you just KNOW it, and life begins to change, for the better, always for the better!!!

In being filled by THE SPIRIT, there is a PEACE unlike any other, and a COMFORTING never known! There is a HOPE unshakable, and a DESIRE to inch closer to THE LORD; to become as much like HIM as is possible, and FOLLOW in HIS BLESSED WAYS! There is an INSPIRATION to become as GOOD as probable, and to SHARE this goodness with others, in LOVE, and deep compassion! And, all which is accomplished THROUGH THE SPIRIT, has NO self-interest, it is more like, IT IS WHAT IT IS, of which, we are ONE with!!!

THE SPIRIT brings in the new, the better, the improved FOR THE GOSPEL, and for leading people to CHRIST JESUS, LORD *GOD*, and SAVIOUR! THE SPIRIT IS NOT ALWAYS Earth moving in it's works, yet is ALWAYS effective! THE SPIRIT is the VOICE of soundness, of reasoning, of PURE RIGHTEOUSNESS, and HIS WILL!!!

When THE SPIRIT makes known HIS PRESENCE in us, it is like, okay, you are here, we are going to lead you UP, and OVER all which hinders, plagues, denies, binds, and afflicts you in your present condition; we are going to ASCEND TO your RIGHTFUL ELEVATION of existence, FREE from the damaging affects of the deceiver's world! It ISN'T instantaneous, it isn't a sudden flash of change, it is WORKING WITH THE SPIRIT TOWARDS FULFILLMENT OF THE LORD'S WILL!!!

THE HOLY SPIRIT purifies us with the FIRE of LOVE, of TRUTH, of LIGHT, of RIGHTEOUSNESS, of CONVICTION, of CONFIDENCE, of FAITH, of FAITHFULNESS, and MUCH more!!!

It is obvious, however, that all Christians do not have the same degree of spirituality, or wisdom, or yieldedness to the Lord. Accordingly, the Scriptures speak of those who are spiritual and those who are fleshly, living in the power and direction of the sin nature. The difference is related to the work of the Holy Spirit in a person’s heart. Every Christian is indwelt by the Spirit, but every Christian does not heed the direction and instruction of the Holy Spirit. Accordingly, those who listen to the world rather than to the Holy Spirit are worldly, or fleshly, and those who are guided by the Holy Spirit can be spiritually minded and enjoy the things of God. Though all Christians are equally saved, not all Christians are equally filled with the Spirit. The epistles of Paul contain exhortations to us to meet the conditions of the filling of the Holy Spirit. In 1 Thessalonians 5:19 the command is given, “Do not put out the Spirit’s fire.” Speaking of the Holy Spirit as a fire within us, Christians are exhorted not to quench Him or suffocate Him. In the King James Version it is translated “quench not the Spirit.”

Well, this is a very deep area of understanding, and so, more later. May we EMBRACE THE HOLY SPIRIT, that we HONOUR THE LORD *GOD*, in all we think, do, or say, and so that, HE WILL BE with us, and BLESS us infinitely! MUCH LOVE, take care, and may HIS PEACE be your constant companion! BLESS THE LORD, PRAISE HIM, WORSHIP HIM, and REJOICE IN ALL HE HAS DONE, IS DOING, and WILL DO IN OUR LIVES!!!

REV. LWINSOR © 2013
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